Public Safety Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatcher Staunton City & Schools Staunton Police Department - Staunton, Virginia This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5593315

Application Deadline:

May 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description City of Staunton Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Dispatchers serve a vital role in the City's services. This is a perfect opportunity to join an outstanding team and take part in a rewarding career. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and public safety personnel by radio and telephone, dispatch police, fire, and EMS in response to the identified need and accurately document all related incidents. Position requires the dispatcher to become certified in emergency medical dispatch (EMD) for calls involving critical illness or injury, the ability to work in stressful situations, prioritize tasks, make decisions quickly and have strict attention to detail. A HS diploma/GED, and excellent organizational, keyboarding, computing, customer service skills, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to work in a team environment required. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays.

Hiring range:

$41,815 or higher (salary commensurate with experience). The hiring process can take approximately four to six weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, written test, interview, background investigation, and preemployment drug-screen. Individuals who have previously been disqualified due to the background investigation from a previous process are not eligible for consideration.

IMPORTANT

"Virginia Certified Dispatchers" do NOT have to test but must submit an online application. As part of the application process, all non-"Virginia Certified Dispatcher" applicants must take a written test administered by the Staunton Police Department. You will be contacted by the Staunton Police Department after your application has been successfully submitted. This position is OPEN Until Filled. The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Position Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$41,815 to $41,815 Per Year